The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Long Eaton
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Long Eaton will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
To travel from Ilford to Long Eaton you need to make at least 2 changes.


Live departures
Ilford to Long Eaton train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Long Eaton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:51 Ilford | 11h24 | 11:15 Long Eaton | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 09:21 Ilford | 2h54 | 12:15 Long Eaton | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilford to Long Eaton
Trains from Ilford to Long Eaton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:21, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 09:21 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line from Ilford to Long Eaton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Ilford and Long Eaton from £85. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilford to Long Eaton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilford to Long Eaton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Long Eaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilford and Long Eaton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
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